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Duchesne Academy Dedicated Fiber and Internet Data Transport Service

Duchesne Academy is seeking dedicated fiber or equivalent internet and data transport service for its Omaha, Nebraska, campus. - Buyer: Duchesne Academy, a private school; no agency, sub-agency, or contracting office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, service providers, or resellers are named in the opportunity. - Requested service: Category One internet access and data transmission, with symmetrical bandwidth options of 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 Gbps. The request covers one service for one entity. - Installation: Include installation and initial configuration; identify any one-time installation charge separately from recurring monthly costs. - Pricing and term: Provide monthly recurring pricing for each bandwidth option. The initial term is three years, with three optional one-year extensions. Initial-term pricing is firm, with annual reviews that may lower—but not increase—the initial monthly price. - Service requirements: State guaranteed network availability and explain SLA measurement, maintenance exclusions, outage reporting, and applicable service credits. Installation in April is preferred if needed before service begins. - Evaluation considerations: Price, guaranteed availability, vendor experience, and local or in-state vendor status.

Description

Duchesne Academy is seeking bids for data transport and dedicated (direct) fiber, or equivalent, internet service. The requested service is for a three-year contract beginning July 1, 2027, with three one-year extension options, and bidders must provide options at symmetrical bandwidths of 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 Gbps. Bids should specify monthly recurring costs and any one-time installation costs; evaluation factors include price, guaranteed network availability, prior vendor experience, and local or in-state status. Proposals must be emailed to the Form 470 contact and are subject to Board of Trustees approval.

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